Sales Productivity

As the manager of a sales team, your priorities have shifted from making sales to ensuring your team is equipped to do so. Only 34% of sales teams reach their quotas, making it a sales manager’s job to remove obstacles that stop your team from achieving the goals set out for them. Your position allows you to spot challenges and provide them with the tools to help them to achieve their full potential. Whether you look after a B2C or B2B sales team, here are some tips to help you make sure they meet their KPIs.

Sales is a tough industry. It takes an average of 18 calls to even just connect with a prospect.  With these numbers, it isn’t surprising that most salespeople experience a sales slump at least once in their careers.  During a slump, you may lose focus and motivation in your ability to sell. As sales growth decreases, so does your confidence.  However, the way you deal with a sales slump can be the defining point of your career. The most important thing is to keep going.  Implement these 18 actionable tips to get over your sales slump and prevent it from…

As the global health pandemic continues to wreak havoc on our country’s health systems, the economy has also taken a turn for the worst. The US economy officially entered a recession in February and a lot of uncertainty looms over return plans. It's clear that many businesses will bear the brunt of the health crisis crash. In fact, 60,000 small businesses have already closed their doors since March.  Despite the continuous stream of discouraging news detailing bankruptcies and permanent closures, businesses can survive by having the right mindset and a strong sales and marketing strategy.  Here’s how you can prevent your business…

The Sales team is one of the most important departments in any company.  It’s the engine that generates the revenue that makes it possible to keep the company going and, therefore, all the other departments. Because sales teams drive the bottom line, it’s imperative they stay at the top of their game. Here are some of the best ways to make your sales reps even more productive and efficient: 1. Track your time religiously Getting a time tracking app – like Toggl - is a great way to monitor time spent on tasks during the workday. Companies have reported that through the…